Travel Respiratory Therapist - 13-Week Richland Assignment

American Traveler, LLC.; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance: medical, dental, vision, &

401(k) match

Housing stipend

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week hospital assignment in Richland, Washington. The position requires 2+ years of experience, a compact state license, and active ACLS/BLS/NRP/PALS/RRT certifications.

The role involves rotating 3x12 hour shifts (7:00–19:00 or 19:00–07:00), 36 hrs per week, and floating between units with no on-call requirements. Epic EMR is used; weekend work is required every other weekend.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapist experience.
• Compact state license required at submission.
• Current ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS, and RRT certifications.
• Experience with adult critical care, ED, NICU, and pediatrics preferred.
• Ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, high frequency ventilation, and oscillator use.
• Airway management and ABG interpretation.
• Two supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years.
• Full SSN and DOB required for submission.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care across adult, pediatric, and neonatal populations.
• May assist with high-risk deliveries and neonatal transports.
• Chest physiotherapy, pulmonary hygiene, and nebulizer treatments.
• Medication delivery via MDI, aerosol, and inhaled steroids.
• Travelers may float between sister facilities within the region.
• Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays.

Skills

2+ Years Experience

Ventilator Management

Airway Management

Emergency/ICU Care

Team Collaboration

Education

ACLS

BLS

NRP

PALS

RRT Certification

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week hospital assignment in Richland, Washington. The position requires 2+ years of experience, a compact state license, and active ACLS/BLS/NRP/PALS/RRT certifications.

The role involves rotating 3x12 hour shifts (7:00–19:00 or 19:00–07:00), 36 hrs per week, and floating between units with no on-call requirements. Epic EMR is used; weekend work is required every other weekend.